Private Tour

Private Lake Austin Boat Cruise With Full Sun Shading

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Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours

Mobile ticket

Come experience the beauty of Lake Austin on a private, partially guided pontoon boat cruise equipped with a foldable dual canopy for optional full sun shading! Just a short drive from Downtown, Lake Austin offers 22 miles of great sightseeing views, including waterfront and cliffside homes and popular shoreside restaurants.

Unique to Lake Austin is its clear, constant-level water and intimate setting, making for the most beautiful scenery for pictures & social media-worthy photos with the iconic Pennybacker Bridge. You may even catch sight of Austin's own professional wake surfing phenoms Ashley Kidd and Raleigh Hager.

Reserve the boat for up to 13 people for 2 hours & enjoy fun times on the lake. Whether you’re looking to celebrate an upcoming wedding, graduation, birthday or just want some quality family time - this is the perfect option. Included is the boat rental, a Wake Riderz boat captain and use of an Aqua Lily Pad should you decide to enjoy the water!

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Plan to arrive 30 minutes early for parking & entry

There is no restroom on the boat - please use facilities prior to boarding. Restrooms breaks are available. Please inform your Captain.

Food and alcoholic beverages are permitted (glass containers are prohibited)

Waiver of Release and Liability will be required to sign prior to boarding

This is a public access boat ramp operated by Travis County, from which we depart & return only. Parking is limited on weekends. We HIGHLY encourage using a ride share service on Saturdays and Sundays.

Only vaping is allowed when the boat is parked and not within the seating area. No cigarettes or cigars are allowed.

Swimming is permitted during the rental. Please inform your Captain.

$5 park entry fee per person, payable by cash only ($3 for ages 62+). No fee for ages 12 and under.

The boat is equipped with a foldable dual overhead canopy for full/partial sun shading. As with any outdoor activity, we do recommend coming weather prepared with sun protection (hat, sunscreen, etc).

Any changes made less than 24 hours* before the experience's start time will not be accepted. *Cut-off times are based on the experience's local time.

If you cancel less than 24 hours* before the experience's start time or no call/no show the day of the experience, the amount you paid will not be refunded. *Cut-off times are based on the experience's local time.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Full overhead sun shading

Fuel

Boat Captain

Use of life vests (Guests under 13 must wear at all times)

2-hour boat cruise

Captain gratuity (highly encouraged)

Loop 360 Boat Ramp (Cash Only)

What To Expect

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This scenic 22-mile public lake known for its clear, constant-level water features privately owned waterfront and cliffside homes, several shoreside restaurants, is home to world champion wake surfers Ashley Kidd and Raleigh Hager & just a 20 minute drive from downtown Austin.

2 hoursAdmission Not Applicable
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Pennybacker Bridge

This steel arched bridge built in 1982 is an iconic Austin landmark. Spanning the distance of Lake Austin (1,150 ft long), it connects the North & South sections of the Capital of Texas Highway. The bridge's arched design was created to avoid having support columns that would otherwise interfere with water skiers, wake surfers and boaters on the 22 miles of water below.

Admission Not Applicable

Options

Private Lake Austin Boat Cruise With Full Sun Shading

Reviews

4.93

116 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Spencer is a great...

    Elizabeth C,

    Jul 1, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Spencer is a great captain! Very knowledgeable of the area and where the cool houses are to see. Highly recommend!

  • Leo our captain was...

    Kathy R,

    Jun 28, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Leo our captain was great! We had a great experience. He customized the trip to what we wanted to see and allowed time to swim as well. Highly recommend

  • Great time!

    Brooke S,

    Dec 31, 2024

    - Viator

    5.00

    Wonderful experience with a great captain. Would highly recommend this. Got to explore Lake Austin and learn some pretty interesting stuff along the way.

  • UK Fans in Austin

    meganmslone,

    Nov 26, 2024

    - Viator

    5.00

    We had a great day and amazing trip on Lake Austin. Our captain and tour guide Spencer did a fantastic job. He was very informative and made sure we had the best possible experience. We would highly recommend him and this tour.

  • Must do

    Yecenia C,

    Nov 23, 2024

    - Viator

    5.00

    Beautiful afternoon. Very friendly, informative and accommodating captain. Very flexible and use of our time and Custom the tour the way we liked it.

From USD 485

4.93
116 reviews